1. Plural of privatist; people who advocate for or practice privatization, or who prioritize private interests over public ones.
Usage: Often used in political or economic contexts; Can refer to those who support private enterprise or private ownership
2. In philosophy and ethics, individuals who prioritize private life, personal interests, or individual concerns over communal or public welfare.
Usage: philosophical or ethical usage

Examples

• The privatists in the government pushed for the sale of state-owned enterprises.
• Economic privatists argue that private markets are more efficient than public services.
• Some critics view the privatists as indifferent to social welfare concerns.
• The debate between privatists and public advocates shaped the nation's infrastructure policy.
• Privatists believe that individual choice drives better outcomes than centralized planning.